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What Does the Bible Say About Dead Sea?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Dead Sea in the Bible

Discover 12 Bible verses about dead sea. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on dead sea, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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Top 10 Verses About Dead Sea

  1. 1
    Genesis 14:3
    All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Numbers 34:12
    And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Deuteronomy 3:17
    The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward. Ashdothpisgah; or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 4:49
    And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Joshua 3:16
    That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Ezekiel 47:7
    Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. bank: Heb. lip
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ezekiel 47:8
    Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed. desert: or, plain
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ezekiel 47:9
    And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. rivers: Heb. two rivers
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ezekiel 47:10
    And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ezekiel 47:18
    And the east side ye shall measure from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, from the border unto the east sea. And this is the east side. from (Hauran, Damascus, Gilead, the land): Heb. from between
    KJV

Subtopics of Dead Sea

Called SALT SEA
SEA OF THE PLAIN
EAST SEA
FORMER SEA
Prophecy concerning
Called East Sea
Called Former Sea
Called Salt Sea
Called Sea of the Plain

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Dead Sea? (12 Verses)

All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward. Ashdothpisgah; or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill
And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.
Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. bank: Heb. lip
Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed. desert: or, plain
And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. rivers: Heb. two rivers
And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.
And the east side ye shall measure from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, from the border unto the east sea. And this is the east side. from (Hauran, Damascus, Gilead, the land): Heb. from between
But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things. hath: Heb. hath magnified to do
And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be. former: or, eastern

How to Study What the Bible Says About Dead Sea

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about dead sea. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about dead sea and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about dead sea is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on dead sea needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about dead sea with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about dead sea, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about dead sea?
Discover 12 Bible verses about dead sea. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on dead sea, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 12 key verses about dead sea spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about dead sea are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about dead sea compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about dead sea?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about dead sea is Genesis 14:3 — "All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea."
Where in the Bible does it talk about dead sea?
Dead Sea is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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